07.10.2025 16:42
C.A., who stated that his daughter's words "I don't want a father like you" deeply hurt him and marked a turning point in his life, overcame 25 years of alcohol and drug use with the treatment he received from GADEM. After his treatment, C.A. also started working at GADEM, and for the past 7 years, he has been both working and serving as a role model for those struggling with addiction.
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For 25 years, C. A. (53), who used alcohol and drugs in Bursa, started working after recovering from addiction through the treatment he received at the Youth Family Support Center (GADEM) under the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Health Services and Struggle Against Addiction Branch.
HIS DAUGHTER'S WORDS CHANGED HIS LIFE
C. A., who has been working at the center for 7 years, which supports many people in the city to overcome their addictions and hold on to life, works as a 'Recovery Consultant', earning his living while guiding those struggling with addiction with his own story. He stated that his daughter's words, "I don't want a father like you," hurt him deeply and marked a turning point in his life, emphasizing that supporting each new client has become his priority.
"WITH EFFORT AND SUPPORT, ANYONE CAN BE SAVED"
C. A. stated that he started using drugs due to 'curiosity', 'peer pressure', and 'bad habits', and explained that despite numerous treatment processes in the past, he could not overcome his addiction. He later indicated that with the support of his family and the professional treatment he received, he regained his health, pointing out that addiction is not a matter of willpower but a disease of the brain. Expressing that he has been living a clean life for about 8 years, C. A. conveyed the message, "There is no such thing as not being able to recover; with time, effort, and support, anyone can be saved."
"I TRIED A LOT, IN THE END, I SUCCEEDED"
C. A., who stated that he used substances for many years due to curiosity and the influence of his friends, said, "I had an addiction of about 20-25 years. I mean, there was nothing we didn't use since childhood. We tried alcohol, substances, almost everything. I started with curiosity, peer pressure, and my friend's words, 'Drink this too, it's nice.' However, the day my daughter said, 'I don't want a father like you,' I quit my habits. I wish she had said it earlier; I would have quit earlier. I tried to quit many times. I was hospitalized in AMATEM about 7 times. Not all of it was for substances; I was hospitalized for both substances and alcohol. I tried a lot, and in the end, I succeeded," he said.
"MY DAUGHTER'S WORDS HURT ME A LOT"
Describing his recovery process from addiction at GADEM, which is affiliated with the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, C. A. said:
"I met GADEM. They really helped me a lot. We started treatment with a psychologist here. They really held my hand. For example, when I really wanted to drink, I would call him. I would say, 'Teacher, I'm going to the neighborhood.' He would say, 'No, don't go to the neighborhood, come back.' I would say, 'What can you do for me? I really want it.' He would say, 'Come to me. If you still want to go, you can go.' I would come here, and he would make me talk. He would do something, say something. I would return home from here. I wouldn't go to drink. But alongside that, of course, I also had medication treatment. I used a lot of medication. I stayed in AMATEM for 40 days. For example, I didn't drink for 3 months, 5 months, and sometimes 9 months. But then I experienced a slip. After experiencing a slip, you stop the medication. Then you go back to AMATEM, and a new medication process starts again. So it's a long period. It's not a short time. But this is a personal matter for me. When I started, I didn't want to quit drugs. I was only undergoing treatment under the pressure of my family. The moment my daughter said to me, 'I don't want a father like you,' it really hurt me. After that, I made the decision to quit and I did."
"I KNOW WHAT I HAVE SUFFERED AND EXPERIENCED"
Expressing that his family never left him alone in his struggle with drugs, C. A. emphasized that his perspective on life changed during the periods he did not use substances, and he could see the realities more clearly, saying:
"After I started coming to GADEM sober, I began to gather myself here. They helped me a lot. After the recovery process, they also provided me with a job opportunity. I can say, 'If I can succeed, others can succeed too.' I accepted to work here to help them. Because I know what I have suffered and experienced. I have been working here for about 6-7 years. I want to help the young people who come for treatment, especially those aged 17-18. Because their chance of recovery is easier than others, and their future is very bright. When I come here in the morning, my eyes are on the new client who will come through the door. Because new clients come here with the desire to quit. Being able to help them and be by their side is a very beautiful thing for me."
"IT IS DEFINITELY NOT SOMETHING THAT CANNOT BE QUIT"
C. A. stated that drugs and alcohol are not something that cannot be quit, but they require effort, saying, "It is definitely not something that cannot be quit. Let's say it's a disease in our brain. Just like there are diseases like diabetes and hypertension, this is also a disease. There is no such thing as not being able to recover. If there were, I wouldn't be sitting here in front of you. I have recovered; I have been clean for 8 years. We just need to put in a little effort. There is no such thing as it can't be done."
THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF RECOVERY CONSULTANTS ARE SIGNIFICANT
Merve Nalçacı, a clinical psychologist working at the center, emphasized the importance of recovery consultants in helping drug addicts regain their health, stating, "As the Health Services and Struggle Against Addiction Branch of the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, we provide individual psychological support. However, in addition to the professional staff, our colleagues work as 'Recovery Consultants.' What is a recovery consultant? When we look at it, these friends are individuals who have previously gone through addiction processes, completed their medical treatments, and even received services from our department. We consider this situation very important. Because we see their positive contributions in the recovery processes of our clients. Sometimes, individuals may experience hopelessness. However, when a recovery consultant speaks, they can say, 'Yes, I have gone through such a process. Treatment is possible.'"
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